Article in a Korean Journal

My article titled, "Korean language education and Korean studies collections in Sri Lanka", was published in "Trends in Korean Studies Libraries" no. 02, an international journal published by the National Library of Korea. You may view the article through the following link:

http://www.nl.go.kr/inkslib/eng/index.php?url=/fore_move/view/262

In my article, I have discussed about the past and the present status of Korean language studies in Sri Lanka. I also have given attention on the Korean language collections in Sri Lanka.

Bibliographic Control in South Korea

On 12th February, I presented a paper on "Bibliographic Control in South Korea" at the Achievers' Colloquium of the University Librarians Association (ULA) of Sri Lanka held at the Open University of Sri Lanka.

There, I discussed the bibliographic control initiatives in South Korea with special reference to the national bibliographic control. I also discussed possible initiatives for the national library service in Sri Lanka, as per my experiences.

See the presentation here: http://www.slideshare.net/guestf64e49/bibliographic-control-in-south-korea

See the abstract here: http://www.ulasl.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139

2010 KOICA Volunteers visits University of Kelaniya Library

The 2010 KOICA Volunteer team along with the KOICA Officials visited the University of Kelaniya Main Library on 20th January 2010.

Lecture for KOICA Volunteers

I delivered a lecture for the 2010 KOICA Volunteer Team at the KOICA Volunteers Orientation Program at the KOICA Office, Colombo on 12th January, 2010. Theme of the lecture was "Introduction to the history, culture & etiquette in Sri Lanka". 18 KOICA Volunteers attended the program.

SLLA New Website Launched

Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) launched its' new website on 18th December 2009 at the OPA Auditorium, Colombo.

URL: http://www.slla.org.lk

Dr. Ruwan Gamage (Snr. Asst. Librarian, University of Moratuwa) is the Web Co-ordinator of SLLA and Mr. Tharanga Ranasinghe (Asst. Librarian, University of Kelaniya) is the Web Master of SLLA.

ULA Workshop on Executive Etiquette and Social Behaviour

University Librarians' Association (ULA) of Sri Lanka organized a one day workshop on "Executive Etiquette and Social Behaviour" on 16th October 2009 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.

The workshop was conducted by well known social etiquette experts Mr. Toni Fernandez and Mrs. Michelle Mortier Fernandez.

ILIG International Award to Dr. Gamage

Dr. Ruwan Gamage, Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Moratuwa, was awarded the ILIG (International Library and Information Group) International award 2009 for making a difference in libraries and information services outside the UK.

It was awarded to Dr. Gamage for his development of the Sri Lanka Library Friends discussion group.

For more information, pls. visit: http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international/awards/newintaward.htm

Korean Speech Contest Video

Dear All,

Here is the link for YouTube video of my Gold Prize winning Speech at the Korean Speech Contest, on 16th May 2009 at Colombo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtdRSeVCh0w

Internet Searcher's Handbook

Internet Searcher's Handbook is the latest weblog I developed. Aim of this blog is to introduce the trends and techniques of online environment particularly to the Sri Lankan academic and library community with the aim of equipping them with necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the online information environment. Special features of this blog are:

• Search Tip of the Month (to introduce an effective search tip)
• Website of the Month (to introduce a useful local website)
• Specific Online Resources (to introduce useful Online resources)

The idea of developing this blog came to my mind during a workshop conducted by me for the academic staff members of the University on 09th July, on "An Introduction to Online Information Resources & Effective Online Searching Techniques ". I wanted to keep them regularly updated by sharing what I find. URL: http://ishandbook.blogspot.com/

A week of Library Profession

June 25th - July 3rd was an important & busy week for librarians. Because the NACLIS Conference and AGM of SLLA (Sri Lanka Library Association) was held on 25th & 26th June where as the International Conference & the AGM of ULA (University Librarians' Association) was held on 2nd & 3rd July. Both events were held in Colombo. I attended the SLLA AGM, where I was offered the Associateship of the SLLA, which was followed by a nice musical session in the afternoon. And also I attended both events of the ULA.
Quite a busy week, but with lot of opportunity to meet library professionals around the country after some time.